[MNASIS-L] Position, University of Iowa: Director, Library Information Technology

[Janet Arth]

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES
IOWA CITY, IOWA

Position Vacancy

DIRECTOR, LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Position Description: The University of Iowa Libraries seeks a creative,
experienced professional to lead our information technology (IT)
operations. Building on the Libraries' current capabilities, the
Director will provide innovative leadership in the use of technology to
deliver information resources and services to the Libraries' user
communities. The Director for Library Information Technology reports
directly to the University Librarian and is a member of the Libraries'
Executive Council contributing to overall strategic planning, program
development and evaluation, and the allocation of resources in support
of the Libraries' mission.

This is a senior administrative position responsible for IT planning,
the development of system-wide policies and procedures, and the
coordination of information technology activities throughout the library
system. The Director will supervise a department of 11 staff responsible
for desktop support and technical training, systems administration and
security/rights management, and applications development. Collaborative
and advocacy activities with other library administrators and staff as
well as members of the IT community on campus, the state, nationally and
internationally are key responsibilities of this position. This Director
serves as the Libraries' liaison to CNI, EDUCAUSE, and similar
organizations.

Qualifications

Required:
* Bachelor's degree
* Minimum of 9 years of library information technology experience in a 
university environment
* Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and best practices in the 
application of information technology in research libraries and higher 
education
* Demonstrated experience promoting and working effectively in a diverse 
environment
* Evidence of highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
* Evidence of analytical and creative problem-solving skills
* Library-wide perspective and ability to contribute to planning and 
system-wide administration of the Libraries
* Record of active participation in national pertinent professional 
associations

Preferred:
* Masters degree from an ALA accredited library school
* Experience with Aleph software and other Ex Libris products

Additional Expectations of the Position
* Civil and Respectful Interactions:
  o Demonstrates respect for all members of the University community in the 
course of performing one's duties and in response to administrators, 
supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
  o Establishes and maintains standards of collaborative interaction among 
peers and employees that is characterized by respect, honesty and service; 
assures that all unit members are held to similar standards and ethics.

* Diversity and Inclusion:
  o Welcomes the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and recognizes 
that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and energy that contribute to 
a productive and effective workplace.
  o Manages the talents, strengths and behaviors of each individual in a 
diverse work group, while providing each employee with the opportunity to 
contribute to the goals of the unit. Works to assure that all employees are 
respected and treated in a manner consistent with University policies in 
regard to equal employment opportunity and diversity.

* Leadership Accountability:
  o Represents the interests of the University and of unit leadership in 
the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit 
goals and budgets; strives to promote continual process and quality 
improvement.
  o Inspires and motivates others to high performance by exercising strong 
stewardship of University resources, setting expectations, measuring 
success through individual performance evaluations, and driving 
organizational results.

* Learning and Professional Development:
  o Seeks opportunities to enhance one's own professional knowledge, 
skills, and abilities as they relate to one's current position and/or to 
prepare for potential future roles and overall career development.
  o Identifies opportunities for and creates development plans that 
encourage employees to attend to the growth of their personal and 
professional capacity; engages self and staff in collective reflection of 
the University's greater role in society.

Salary and appointment: Appointment will be made at the Librarian IV
level with a salary range of $53,000 to $85,000. The University of Iowa
offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid
vacation per year, TIAA/CREF retirement, and a flexible selection of
medical, life, and dental insurance, childcare credit, and additional
options.

The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa library system
consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
and 10 branch libraries (Art, Music, Business, and the sciences). With
more than 4 million volumes, the Libraries ranks 30 out of 113 among the
Association of Research Libraries for size of collections. InfoHawk, the
Libraries' integrated online system, uses ExLibris' Aleph 500 and SFX
software. The Libraries has been innovative in the development of
services related to digital technologies. The University Libraries is an
active member of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), the
Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the Center for Research
Libraries (CRL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the
Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), and the ARL SPARC Project.
The Libraries provides a program of support for professional development
activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national
cooperative efforts.

The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching institution,
the University of Iowa offers internationally recognized programs in a
diverse array of academic, medical, and artistic disciplines, from
otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science,
hydraulic engineering to dance. The University consists of a faculty of
2000 and a permanent staff of 15,000 serving 29,000 students, close to
10,000 of whom are registered in graduate and professional degree
programs. Approximately 8% of the University's workforce is minority
faculty and staff, 9% of the student body are members of minority
groups, and 7% are international students.

Iowa City is a community of some 63,000 people with excellent
educational, recreational, and cultural advantages and is consistently
cited in the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life.
The community is growing in its diversity; within the Iowa City
Community School District, 12% of the students are African American,
7.5% are Asian American, 6% are Latino, and .5% are Native American. The
Latino population is increasing at a rate of .4% per year. The city is
readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport only 30
minutes away.

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit the
University of Iowa Jobs at UIOWA website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu. To help 
facilitate your application process, please note the requisition number -- 
52217. Please provide 3 professional references. Applications must be 
received by February 3, 2006.

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries, see 
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/